Preparing for an interview regarding the position of school superintendent includes the standard job interview prep, as well as some specific research of the potential school district. In addition to knowledge of the school district, the prospective superintendent should be well versed in the current community news and events. The interview takes place in front of the entire school board, and
. often the process begins with a group of candidates rather than a single prospect.There are questions posed of the candidates that the school board feel pertains to their district. Sometimes, the questions involve mock scenarios that the candidates are asked to resolve. The board continues to narrow the field of prospective candidates by these means. Having a strong grasp of the local political concerns is recommended for a prospective superintendent. The school board will look for the strengths and weaknesses of the candidate based on their responses which demonstrate the knowledge they possess.Some of the common superintendent interview questions include:How would you organize your staff?The answer to this question speaks to the candidates management style and in particular addresses how the interviewee intends to manage staff that is already in place.Why do you want to leave your current job?What is your greatest past occupational disappointment?The answers to these questions are good indicators of the prospective superintendent's goals and ambitions for themselves and the job they hope to attain. A good strategy for a candidate to follow is to focus on the positive aspects of their aspirations and highlight their strengths.There are preparatory courses, manuals and a host of other resources available on the subject of applying for the job of school superintendent. They provide additional aid for those hopefuls that are new to the process as well as more in depth information that may assist those who have been unsuccessful with previous attempts.For more information, please see: http://ask.reference.com/related/school+superintendent+qualifications?o=102369
